RCL Aug. 26

Nutshell:

What I get from this week's reading is that God is looking for those with the right attitude towards Him. He watches over them to protect them and bless them. What God is looking for are those who are humble, repentant of hurtful ways and are willing to learn.         

Psalm 34: 15- 22

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; His ears are open to their cries for help. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those who are crushed in spirit.

Some scriptures from a chain reference study:  ( from the Imperial Analytical Study Edition )

Psalm 145: 18

The Lord is close to all who call on Him in truth.

John 4: 24

God is looking for those who worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Psalm 51: 17

A broken and repentant heart is the sacrifice that God wants.

Isaiah 57: 15

The Lord lives with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. He refreshes the humble and gives new courage to those with repentant hearts. ( If you feel too guilty or "bad" to go to God- just ask God to come, He will forgive you and give you the courage and strength you need in whatever situation you are facing!)

Isaiah 66: 2

God will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts.

Isaiah 61: 1

The Lord will comfort and set free those who are repentant in heart.

contrite: feeling or expressing remorse or penitence, affected by guilt, filled with the desire for atonement.

Suggested songs:
Everlasting God, Only You, Be Thou My Vision, All The Heavens, Here I Am To Worship, I Adore You ( Jesus Culture), Arms Of Love, Holy Spirit Come, Hosanna. 

Photo of Dream Circus performing at Buskerfest 2012, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto.